Best Public Schools in Van, TX

The Van Independent School District (Isd) in Van, Texas, serves 2,358 students across four schools—Rhodes Elementary (PK-1), Van Middle (grades 2-6), Van J H (grades 7-8), and Van High School (grades 9-12)—with the district ranking in the 57th percentile statewide (3-star rating) and an average free/reduced lunch rate of 59.4%.

Van High School is the district’s standout, ranking in the 71st percentile—a 21-point jump from the prior year—with a 97% graduation rate and a 0.1% dropout rate. In contrast, Van Middle is the most challenged school, ranking in the 33rd percentile and declining 26 points over three years, scoring below state averages in 7 of 8 tested subjects. Van J H excels in advanced math, with 86.84% proficiency on the Algebra I EOC—32.81 points above the state average—while Van High School’s Algebra I proficiency is 66.39%, still above the state but a notable drop from the junior high’s elite performance.

A key weakness is U.S. History: Van High School scores 45.35% proficient (24.82 points below the state average), and Van J H’s 8th-grade Social Studies proficiency is 21.43% (below the state’s 31.69%). The district’s unusual grade configuration means students transition schools three times, and Van Middle’s consistent underperformance raises concerns about the foundation for the secondary pipeline. Spending per student averages $9,669, with Van High School spending the most ($10,979) and Van Middle the least ($8,385).